[Remote] Sales Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Habasit is seeking an entry-level Sales Engineer to serve as a trusted advisor for assigned customer accounts. The role combines engineering expertise with consultative sales to develop application-specific solutions, improve manufacturing processes, manage strategic accounts, and drive sustainable business growth through collaboration with internal technical and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of assigned customers, their equipment, manufacturing processes, and business needs
• Recommend Habasit conveying and power transmission products that address customer applications and improve productivity, reliability, and operating performance
• Conduct customer visits, application reviews, product demonstrations, troubleshooting, and basic process assessments
• Identify opportunities for product replacements, upgrades, improvements, and competitive conversions
• Support product installation, commissioning, start-up, and implementation activities as needed
• Work with Technical Services and Engineering to address customer application requirements and develop appropriate solutions
• Develop new business within existing accounts and identify opportunities with new customers
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering, maintenance, operations, purchasing, and other key customer contacts
• Support account plans focused on customer retention, growth, and long-term partnership
• Identify opportunities related to new equipment, production lines, process improvements, automation, and capital investments
• Prepare quotations and support pricing and commercial discussions in accordance with company guidelines
• Maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline and customer information using CRM tools, including Sugar CRM
• Follow up on customer opportunities and ensure appropriate internal resources are engaged
• Work with Product Management to identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions
• Partner with Customer Care, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Technical Services to support customer requirements
• Communicate customer feedback, product requirements, competitive information, and market trends to appropriate internal teams
• Participate in customer problem-solving, failure analysis, continuous improvement, and Voice of Customer activities
• Remain current on conveyor technology, polymer materials, power transmission systems, manufacturing processes, and emerging automation technologies
• Represent Habasit during seminars, customer training sessions, trade shows, and industry conferences
• Deliver technical presentations and educational workshops for customers, distributors, and internal teams
• Promote industry best practices, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement throughout customer engagements

Skills

• • Strong technical aptitude with basic understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and industrial equipment
• • Ability to understand and interpret basic engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• • Strong customer service mindset
• • Ability to understand complex problems and develop practical solutions
• • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• • Ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• • Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams
• • Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking
• • Frequent use of hands and arms for handling product samples and presentations
• • Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally (up to 40 lbs. in some assignments)
• • Required to safely operate a motor vehicle in varied conditions
• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet customer demands, project deadlines, or trade show schedules
• Extensive travel (up to 50%) is expected, including overnight stays for customer visits, trade shows, training, and business meetings
• • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• • Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience may be considered
• • Experience in technical sales or application engineering
• • Experience with conveyor systems, power transmission, industrial automation, or engineered products
• • Experience working with manufacturing customers
• • Experience with CRM systems and structured sales processes
• • Exposure to complex sales cycles and multiple customer stakeholders
• • Up to 4 years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, manufacturing, industrial products, conveyor systems, power transmission, or a related field
• • Demonstrated ability to develop customer relationships and identify sales opportunities
• • Experience working with OEMs, manufacturers, distributors, or industrial end users preferred
• • Experience working with technical products or industrial applications preferred

Benefits

• Habasit will provide technical and commercial onboarding training at our facilities in Suwanee, GA. (4-6 weeks)

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